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...and then reinstall any cards (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 116). - One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If your computer beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of repetitive three short beeps. • If the power light is...on page 116). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, a device might emit a series of beeps during startup: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Cards" on page 86). 82 Troubleshooting Tools
...and then reinstall any cards (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 116). - One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If your computer beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of repetitive three short beeps. • If the power light is...on page 116). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, a device might emit a series of beeps during startup: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Cards" on page 86). 82 Troubleshooting Tools
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... module or reinstalled all modules without error. Verify that the memory modules that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Replacing the battery failure or motherboard Battery" on page 113). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum failure. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Contact...
... module or reinstalled all modules without error. Verify that the memory modules that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Replacing the battery failure or motherboard Battery" on page 113). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum failure. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Contact...
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... support policy, 184 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics, 86 diagnostics beep codes, 82 Dell, 86 documentation End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics, 11 Finding Information, 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 Setup Diagram, ...drive, 132 serial ATA, 128 DVD drive problems, 61 DVDs, 28 playing, 26 E e-mail problems, 62 End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information, 11 error messages beep codes, 82 troubleshooting, 64 F Factory Image Restore, 95, 97 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 49 Finding Information, 11 FlexBay drive Media Card Reader, 16 208 ...
... support policy, 184 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics, 86 diagnostics beep codes, 82 Dell, 86 documentation End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics, 11 Finding Information, 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 Setup Diagram, ...drive, 132 serial ATA, 128 DVD drive problems, 61 DVDs, 28 playing, 26 E e-mail problems, 62 End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information, 11 error messages beep codes, 82 troubleshooting, 64 F Factory Image Restore, 95, 97 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 49 Finding Information, 11 FlexBay drive Media Card Reader, 16 208 ...
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floppy drive installing, 136 removing, 134 H hard drive installing, 130 installing second, 132 problems, 62 removing, 129 hardware beep codes, 82 conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 Hardware Troubleshooter, 100 hibernate mode, 36, 38, 40 I I/O panel replacing, 155 installing parts before you begin, 101 recommended tools, 101 turning off your ... Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12, 15 M Media Card Reader installing, 140-141 problems, 70 removing, 140 using, 31 memory installing, 113 problems, 71 messages error, 64 Index 209
floppy drive installing, 136 removing, 134 H hard drive installing, 130 installing second, 132 problems, 62 removing, 129 hardware beep codes, 82 conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 Hardware Troubleshooter, 100 hibernate mode, 36, 38, 40 I I/O panel replacing, 155 installing parts before you begin, 101 recommended tools, 101 turning off your ... Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12, 15 M Media Card Reader installing, 140-141 problems, 70 removing, 140 using, 31 memory installing, 113 problems, 71 messages error, 64 Index 209